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SUMMARY:From Prison to Prosperity
DESCRIPTION:Learn valuable tips on how to successfully start your own business. Hear from our experts\, including successful formerly incarcerated business owners. \nTopics covered will include financial wellness and money management\, debt management\, building business credit\, business credit scores\, securing funding\, banking products\, and more. \nModerated by \n \nWaleisah S. Wilson\nClient Services Advocate\, SCHR \n  \nPanelists \nTiffany Kirk\nCommunity Development Manager\, Regions Bank \nTiffany Kirk is the Community Development Manager for Regions Bank and is responsible for Georgia and South Carolina initiatives. Tiffany’s responsibilities include providing advice and guidance on community development needs and oversight of community development loans\, investments and community service provided to underserved communities. Tiffany is from St. Paul\, MN\, where she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and earned her Elementary Teaching License at the University of St. Thomas. The first four years of her professional career were dedicated to being an elementary teacher for St. Paul Public Schools. Since 2006\, she has held various financial education and community affairs positions within the banking industry in both Minnesota and Atlanta. She is the Chair of the loan committee for Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership and a founding member of Project Re-Start\, a collaborative effort focused on reducing recidivism among returning citizens. She enjoys music\, home improvement projects\, spending time with her family and traveling. \n  \nTracey Syphax\nPresident and COO\, Phax Group\, LLC \nTracey D. Syphax is President and Chief Operating Officer of Phax Group\, LLC\, a real estate development company. He is the author of the award-winning Memoir\, “From the Block to the Boardroom.” In December of 2017 Mr. Syphax was pardoned by Former Governor Chris Christie-NJ for a 27-year old conviction for drug possession and possession with intent to distribute. Tracey has spent 25 years in business as a strong advocate for ending mass incarceration through the use of proper re-entry tools coupled with the goal of visualizing entrepreneurship as a viable employment option for returning citizens. In 2017\, for the second consecutive year\, he was named as one of the Twenty-Five Most Influential African Americans in New Jersey by the South Jersey Journal. He made history in 2011 as the first African American to be awarded “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Princeton Chamber of Commerce. \nIn 2014\, out of a field of 900 nominees nationwide\, Tracey was recognized by President Obama as a White House “Champion of Change” Honoree for his diligent and tireless work in the re-entry field and for being a strong advocate on behalf of formerly incarcerated people. In 2016\, he taught the pilot program “Aspire to Entrepreneurship” in Washington\, DC where a class of 15 formerly incarcerated people enrolled in a 12-week entrepreneurial training course. Tracey is a former founding board member and former Chairman of the Board (2007-2017) of the Minding Our Business (MOB) program. This is a 20-year old national award-winning program that mentors and provides instruction on entrepreneurship to sixth and eighth grade students in the public-school system. Tracey appears in the documentary “Elementary Genocide: The School to Prison Pipeline” and is featured in the award-winning documentary “Incarcerating US.” \n  \nKevin Skidmore \nAt the age of 16 in 1995 Kevin Skidmore was convicted of an armed robbery charge. He was convicted under senate bill 440 and given the mandatory 10 year sentence. At the age of 17 he was moved from the juvenile section of the jail and transferred to the adult general population. Life was not easy while incarcerated but in his mind he said\, “I will not be institutionalized” he knew there was a better life. \nDuring his incarceration he purchased his first stock\, earned certificates in graphic arts & architectural drafting making blueprints for homes and served in various leadership roles.  After he maxed out in 2005 he was determined to work hard and secured a job at Trojan Battery in Lithonia\, GA. His career culminated as a manager supervising 26 operators for 13 years. During this time Kevin became a proud homeowner\, obtained his passport and has traveled to (5) countries. In 2014 he launched Four Fourty Trucking Company LLC to give individuals who were transitioning out of incarceration an opportunity to make a living wage. Kevin sent an email to the DeKalb DCS Community Coordinator Sharon Almon in the Fall of 2017 sharing his story and how he wanted to give back to those we serve. After vetting Kevin with the Chief he was invited in for a personal interview. His personal vision aligned with the goals of reentry services and he began to dedicate his time and resources and currently serves as one of the Co-Chairs on the DeKalb DCS Steering Committee. He always says\, “Thank You Mrs. Almon for responding to my email”. His goal has been to improve the quality of life of the newly released in order to sustain the individual and allow for a smooth transition back into the community. Kevin is the epitome of an individual who has done the work and his life has transformed hundreds of young men and empowered them not to just survive but to thrive! \n 
URL:https://archive.schr.org/upcoming-event/from-prison-to-prosperity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Connections Reentry Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200823T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192451
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SUMMARY:From the Pit to the Pulpit: Our Journeys from Incarceration to Redemption
DESCRIPTION:As we consider what it means to embody the values of love\, redemption\, forgiveness\, and mercy\, we must examine the ways in which the criminal legal system operates in antithesis to those values. The United States has more people currently incarcerated than any other country\, has the most people under supervision through probation and parole\, is only one of two countries that still uses a cash bail system that subjects hundreds of thousands of legally innocent people to languish in jails simply because they can’t afford bail\, and continues to punish people long after they have been released from prison. \nTo build and maintain healthy communities\, we must focus on restoration and redemption\, not punishment and revenge. \nPlease join the Southern Center for Human Rights for a dynamic conversation with pastors who are testaments to what is possible when faith\, redemption\, and restoration are at the root of reentry. “From the Pit to the Pulpit” will address what people of faith can and should do to ensure that those currently incarcerated and those returning home from jail and prison are able to reintegrate successfully\, how communities of faith can eliminate social stigmas associated with having a criminal record\, what the church’s role and response to crime\, punishment\, and social justice should be\, and how to exercise putting faith over fear. \nModerator \n \nWaleisah Wilson\nClient Services Advocate\nSouthern Center for Human Rights
URL:https://archive.schr.org/upcoming-event/from-the-pit-to-the-pulpit-our-journeys-from-incarceration-to-redemption/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Connections Reentry Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Center for Human Rights":MAILTO:info@archive.schr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200818T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200818T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192451
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SUMMARY:Shattering Stigmas: The New Faces of Reentry
DESCRIPTION:As we consider what it means to give second chances\, we must first understand the stigmas associated with having a criminal record and how these stigmas hinder full reintegration into society. One of the stigmas directly impacted individuals often deal with is the stigma of being treated as though they are the same person they were in the past. \nPlease join the Southern Center for Human Rights for a conversation with directly impacted individuals who have not only proven that they are not their past but are perfect examples of stigmas being shattered. They continue to shatter stigmas that say that directly impacted people cannot be successful\, productive\, and positive individuals in society. When given opportunities to be successful\, directly impacted individuals can be lawyers\, doctors\, teachers\, entrepreneurs\, organizers\, CEOs and so much more. Join us for a conversation with individuals who are the NEW faces of reentry\, faces that have and will continue to shatter stigmas. \nModerator \n \nWaleisah Wilson\nClient Services Advocate\nSouthern Center for Human Rights
URL:https://archive.schr.org/upcoming-event/shattering-stigmas-the-new-faces-of-reentry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Connections Reentry Series
ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Center for Human Rights":MAILTO:info@archive.schr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200730T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192451
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SUMMARY:Designing Transformative Justice
DESCRIPTION:Designing Transformative Justice asks each of us to first imagine a society that fully addresses the needs of its communities and promotes liberation rather than oppression and then work to build that society of our dreams. Using the closure of the Atlanta City Detention Center as a case study\, this webinar will discuss the importance of reimagining justice and creating the blueprint for communities to thrive. \nModerated By \n \nMarissa McCall Dodson\nPublic Policy Director @Southern Center for Human Rights \nMarissa McCall Dodson joined SCHR in April of 2016 as the Public Policy Director. Marissa is responsible for developing and advocating for legislation that furthers SCHR’s mission\, including reforming harsh sentence laws\, enhancing alternatives to incarceration\, abolishing the death penalty\, strengthening the public defender system\, and ending the criminalization of poverty. \n  \nSpeakers \n \nDeanna Van Buren\nCo-Founder\, Executive Director\, Design Director @Designing Justice + Designing Spaces \nDeanna Van Buren is the co-founder and design director of Designing Justice + Designing Spaces. She is a nationally-known advocate for magnifying the role of design for ending mass incarceration\, and her work includes the creation of multi-use hubs for restorative justice and workforce development across the country. Deanna received her BS in architecture from the University of Virginia and her March from Columbia University\, and she is an alumna of the Loeb Fellowship at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. \n  \n \nXochitl Bervera\nDirector @Racial Justice Action Center \nXochitl Bervera is the director of the Racial Justice Action Center\, a vibrant\, multiracial organizing and training institute building the grassroots leadership and power of low income communities of color to win political and social transformation in Georgia. She has over 15 years of experience in grassroots organizing\, media and policy advocacy\, and training and technical assistance\, focused primarily on ending criminalization in Black\, Latino\, and LGBTQ communities. \n  \n \nNikki Roberts\nNational Formerly Incarcerated Advocate @Cage Free Communications \nNikki Roberts is a justice-involved Black queer writer\, public speaker\, advocate\, activist\, and consultant who’s studied both Mass Communications and Theology on collegiate levels. Nikki served 10 years without parole in Georgia’s state prison system from 2004 -2014 and frequently uses her lived experiences as well as systemic research to raise awareness on the myriad of issues associated with mass incarceration. Nikki’s passion for storytelling\, diversity\, and inclusivity is the driving force behind Cage Free Communications\, a Black-centered multimedia initiative that aims to transform the narratives of justice-involved people through education\, healing-centered engagement\, and call to action. Nikki’s life story has been featured in local and national media platforms like CNN and NPR. Nikki is also under a book-contract with Fortress Press working on her upcoming theological memoir\, “Freed From Within”.
URL:https://archive.schr.org/upcoming-event/designing-transformative-justice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Justice Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200730T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200730T161500
DTSTAMP:20260603T192451
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SUMMARY:Social Media & Your Job Search: Think Before You Post
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual presentation on how your social media presence may impact your job search. Presenters will provide guidance on how to make your social media pages “employer friendly”.
URL:https://archive.schr.org/upcoming-event/social-media-your-job-search-think-before-you-post/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Connections Reentry Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200721T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200721T190000
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SUMMARY:The Scarlet Letter F
DESCRIPTION:Over 4 million Georgians have a criminal record. Over 600\,000 have felony convictions that subject them to bleak prospects for moving on with their lives and getting back on their feet. This has far-reaching consequences—not just for the individuals held back by their criminal conviction but also for the economic stability of their families and for the progress and safety of communities. \nTo build healthy communities\, we must remove barriers that make it difficult for people who have felony convictions to thrive. “F: The Scarlet Letter” will address what we can and should do to dismantle policies and practices that create roadblocks to housing\, education\, employment\, and voting for people who are formerly incarcerated. \n  \nModerated By \n \nTerrica Redfield Ganzy\nDeputy Director @Southern Center for Human Rights \nTerrica Redfield Ganzy is the Southern Center for Human Rights’ (SCHR) Deputy Director\, where she focuses on elevating SCHR’s mission\, assisting the executive director with coordination of SCHR’s strategy and programs\, developing strategic partnerships\, cultivating donor relationships\, and planning major fundraising events. \n  \nPresenters \n \nWaleisah Wilson\nClient Services Advocate @Southern Center for Human Rights \nWaleisah Wilson is the Southern Center for Human Rights’ (SCHR) Client Services Advocate\, where she focuses on working with individuals whom SCHR has helped get released from prison or otherwise represented in SCHR’s impact or capital litigation. \n  \n \nAklima Khondoker\nGeorgia State Director @All Voting is Local \nAklima Khondoker is the Georgia State Director of All Voting is Local\, a national campaign housed at the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights\, where she works to expand voting access for all Georgians. She previously worked as Staff Attorney and the Senior Manager for the Voting Access Project at the ACLU of Georgia. While there\, she successfully challenged discriminatory voting and map-drawing practices that excluded communities of color from the ballot. \nShe has also spearheaded Board of Elections monitoring programs designed to monitor\, document\, and respond to voting changes that could harm marginalized communities. Through these initiatives\, she has expanded voting by opening polling locations in rural Georgia and on college campuses. Aklima has also worked with policy leaders and government officials to end voter suppression tactics\, by challenging unlawful voter purges and polling place closures\, simplifying voter registration\, and expanding access for returning citizens and people with disabilities. \nAklima is licensed to practice law in Georgia. She is committed to local and national initiatives that both serve the community and gives everyone a voice through their vote. \n  \n \nPage Dukes\nCommunications Associate @Southern Center for Human Rights \nPage Dukes joined the Southern Center for Human Rights as a communications intern in 2019 while finishing her dual BA in mass communications and philosophy and religion at Piedmont College. In May 2020\, Page joined the SCHR staff as the Communications Associate. \n  \n \nSharon Turner\nCommunity Organizer @GREENHOOD
URL:https://archive.schr.org/upcoming-event/the-scarlet-letter-f/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Justice Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200720T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200720T143000
DTSTAMP:20260603T192451
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T001842Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Benefits Q&A
DESCRIPTION:A virtual presentation and Q&A for all Georgia and Alabama Veterans who have been impacted by a criminal conviction or are currently incarcerated. \nPresenter \nMarguerita High\, Ph.D\, MSW\, LCSW\nVeterans Justice Program\nCoordinator\, Health Care Veterans Reentry (HCRV)\nVeterans Justice Outreach Program (VJO)
URL:https://archive.schr.org/upcoming-event/veterans-benefits-qa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Connections Reentry Series
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200506
DTSTAMP:20260603T192451
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SUMMARY:Support SCHR on #GivingTuesdayNow
DESCRIPTION:#GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving designed to help communities and nonprofit organizations effectively respond to the extraordinary need caused by COVID-19. \nSCHR’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic centers on protecting people who are incarcerated in Georgia’s jails and prisons or who may encounter the criminal legal system during this public health crisis. From advocating for a reduction in jail and prison populations to calling for a halt to non-essential arrests\, SCHR is taking the lead and marshaling every resource available to stand in the gap for people who are too often forgotten\, especially during times of crisis. \nYour financial support on May 5th will allow SCHR to continue agitating for appropriate protections for people impacted by the criminal legal system. For some people who are incarcerated\, this advocacy might mean the difference between life and death\, and we thank you for helping to save lives. \nThanks to a generous SCHR Board Member\, gifts will be matched up to $5\,000. \nLearn more.
URL:https://archive.schr.org/upcoming-event/support-schr-on-givingtuesdaynow/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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